When we don't understand God's answers to prayer, re-center on Christ who paid the ultimate price for the ultimate victory.

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worldwide to gather online and pray for prayer requests.In addition to church, it's a great way to get extra prayer. Please share about it with your friends. Take part in our weekly prayer time in three easy-to-apply steps:

1) Focus on God's Word.

2) Pray for all prayer requests.

3) Send in your prayer request or praise report.

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Devotional

When we don't understand God's answers, remember these things.

"Take God's Word For It" is a weekly devotional by Stacie Ruth Stoelting Hudzinski.

How to Re-Center on our Lord Jesus Christ

Consider this devotional a prayerful pep talk.

Yes, I know this very well: Many times, God answers prayer in ways we don't understand yet. (Emphasis on "yet.") When we who know Christ see Him face-to-face, everything will make perfect sense in the glory of His holy, loving presence. Experience a taste of His goodness today as He makes known to you the path of life.

Place child-like faith in Him and forsake childishness. His perfect love is what we need. His peace surpasses understanding here on earth. And someday, my fellow believers, we will understand His plan and relish in His perfect presence.

Seek God's face in this season of your life and ask Him to show you His beauty in this season.

As you yearn for answers to prayer, remember that the biggest Answer is Jesus Christ Himself. The enemy likes to distract us through lies spread through bad influences (e.g., dark entertainment sources). Stop watching things that don't point to the truth of Scripture.

Today, let's challenge each other to stop relying on ourselves and instead be Spirit-led and resolute in our devotion to Christ: Be more loyal to the Bible than our phones. Focus on His Word and take a break from social media as needed. Listen to music that helps you focus on worshipping the Lord in the beauty of His holiness. And do you know what? Our perspective will be influenced for the better because we'll be looking at Him more intently again.

Take His Word to heart:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;

I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).

"Give to the Lord the glory due His name;

Bring an offering, and come before Him.

Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! (I Chronicles 16:29)"

"You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11).

-Stacie Ruth Stoelting Hudzinski

www.PrayingPals.org

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Prayer Tip of the Week

Intentionally encourage someone with a card, text, or call. And offer to pray with them.

Weekly Prayer

"Lord, we praise You still even as we face everyday pressures. We thank You for the gifts we received, but, Lord, we want You most! We repent of our sins such as excluding You from our daily lives. Please open our eyes and our hearts whenever we open Your Word. Grant us grace to give grace, please. Heal us so that we enjoy You most and bring glory to You. We pray for all members of Praying Pals, too, and ask for Your best for each prayer request sent. We hand over everything to You. Thank You, Jesus, for coming so that we can come close to You for eternity. We love You. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Radio Program

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or tune into KCHE 92.1 FM every Sunday at around 7:20am.

Prayer Requests

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If you have a praise report, please send it by e-mail

instead at info@prayingpals.org.